Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for a permanent, full-time Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology. The role includes teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising master’s and PhD students, and contributing to Hautūtanga of the profession and the university.

We welcome applicants with a PhD in Educational Psychology, expertise in behaviour analysis and quantitative or mixed-methods research, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• PhD in Educational Psychology or an applied field.
• Experience in behaviour analysis and evaluation of interventions.
• Experience with quantitative or mixed-methods research.
• Knowledge of culturally sustaining practices, mātauranga Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
• Ability to mentor students and contribute to programme administration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Educational Psychology and supervise master’s and PhD students.
• Seek external research funding and contribute to leadership and scholarly services.

Skills

Behaviour analysis

Interventions evaluation

Quantitative research

Mixed-methods research

Child development

Human development

Learning

Social and emotional development

Education

PhD in Educational Psychology or applied Psychology

Job description

• - Are you knowledgeable about quantitative or mixed-methods research?
• - Have you got a PhD in Educational Psychology or an applied field of Psychology?
• - Do you have experience in behaviour analysis, implementation and evaluation of support or interventions, child development, human development, learning, and social and emotional development?

About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology on a permanent, full-time basis. The preferred start date is 01 March 2027.

We have a nationally accredited programme for training Educational Psychologists at the master’s level and strong community connections, including with a community-based early intervention centre. You would benefit from joining a collaborative and supportive team of scholars operating within the scientist-practitioner and evidence-based training models.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the Educational Psychology programme, seek external research funding, and recruit and supervise master’s and PhD students in research topics related to their area of specialisation.
• Contribution to Hautūtanga/leadership of the profession, University, Faculty and School and engagement in scholarly and administrative services is also expected.

About you

Key requirements

• A completed PhD in Educational Psychology or an applied field of Psychology.
• Experience and specialisation in behaviour analysis, implementation and evaluation of support/interventions, and quantitative or mixed-methods research or expertise in child development, human development, learning, and social and emotional development.
• Experience in and knowledge of culturally sustaining and appropriate practices in an applied psychology field. We welcome applications from people with expertise in mātauranga Māori and/or with expertise, knowledge and experience working with Māori and Pacific communities and tamariki and/or rangatahi.
• Ability to effectively engage, teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students from different backgrounds, demonstrate the ability to work collegially in a team, contribute effectively to the administration of the programme and provide evidence of a commitment to our obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an academic and professional context.

Desirable

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, intervention design, evaluation and quantitative and/or mixed methods research is also desirable or knowledge of quantitative and/or mixed methods research.

Role Description: To view a copy of the relevant role description, please contact Lisa Reynolds ([e-mail]).

Close date for vacancy: 22 November 2026.

Contact details for vacancy:

If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Professor Carmen Dalli, Head of School of Education ([e-mail]).

NZ$91,738 to NZ$138,917. Please see role descriptions for applicable salary information.